Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Oxford City Centre attractions

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University of Oxford

9.4/10 (1,690 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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Activities

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

AU$59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford

AU$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

AU$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
Picture 1 for Activity Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

AU$31
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is AU$399 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$399
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ...
The Store
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is AU$283 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$283
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff and breakfast were amazing. Really cool hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Malmaison Oxford
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street Oxford England
The price is AU$252 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$252
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)
"Staff was very nice. Property and rooms were just okay. A little surprised this is considered a 4 star hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Oxford England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$386 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$386
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
"Staff were excellent. Very friendly and professional. The property is quite lovely and very central. The only small issue is that the rooms are very dark. Often the case in hotel rooms for some reason."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4 out of 5
20-24 St Michaels Street Oxford England
The price is AU$223 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$223
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very comfortable and warm room. Great location. Fabulous staff."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Vanbrugh House Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
The price is AU$224 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$224
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"This is the 2nd time I stay with Mercure Hotel in Oxford. Its location is wonderfully centered that it is walking distance to everywhere you need to go in Oxford. Right next to Mercure, there is the Oxford botanical garden and I suggest everyone to spend an hour or so in it. From my hotel room it ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Oxford City Centre

Find the best Oxford City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oxford City Centre
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East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and River Thames.

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Photo by Georgia Johnson
Open Photo by Georgia Johnson

Headington

Travellers enjoy Headington for its bars and live music. Consider checking out Headington Shark while you're in the area.

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Photo by Mike Molloy
Open Photo by Mike Molloy

North Oxford

While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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South Oxford

While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and River Thames.

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Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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